Gladstone Airport
Gladstone Airport is the main air gateway for Gladstone on Australia’s central Queensland coast, giving travellers a practical starting point for business trips, regional visits, and onward journeys around the wider area. Identified by IATA code GLT and ICAO code YGLA, it is classified as a medium airport, which usually means an experience that is easier to navigate than a major international hub. Its elevation of 64 feet (20 metres) also reflects its low-lying coastal setting, so visitors can expect an airport close to the landscape and climate of the Gladstone region from the moment they arrive.
About Gladstone Airport
Gladstone Airport is the main air gateway for Gladstone on Australia’s central Queensland coast, giving travellers a practical starting point for business trips, regional visits, and onward journeys around the wider area. Identified by IATA code GLT and ICAO code YGLA, it is classified as a medium airport, which usually means an experience that is easier to navigate than a major international hub. Its elevation of 64 feet (20 metres) also reflects its low-lying coastal setting, so visitors can expect an airport close to the landscape and climate of the Gladstone region from the moment they arrive.
Overview
Gladstone Airport is the main air gateway for Gladstone on Australia’s central Queensland coast, giving travellers a practical starting point for business trips, regional visits, and onward journeys around the wider area. Identified by IATA code GLT and ICAO code YGLA, it is classified as a medium airport, which usually means an experience that is easier to navigate than a major international hub. Its elevation of 64 feet (20 metres) also reflects its low-lying coastal setting, so visitors can expect an airport close to the landscape and climate of the Gladstone region from the moment they arrive.
At a glance
- Airport codes: GLT (IATA) and YGLA (ICAO)
- Serves: Gladstone, Australia
- Airport type: medium airport
- Runway: 10/28, 5,364 feet long, asphalt, and lighted
- Time zone: Australia/Brisbane
What travellers should know
For passengers, the most useful detail is that Gladstone Airport operates on Australia/Brisbane time, so it is worth checking your device settings if you are arriving from another Australian state or connecting from overseas. The airport’s single listed runway, 10/28, is asphalt surfaced, lighted, and long enough to support regular regional operations, which helps make arrivals and departures straightforward in day and evening conditions. Because this is not an oversized airport, moving from check-in to the gate or from the aircraft to ground transport is typically simpler than at larger city airports, making GLT a convenient entry point for travellers who value an efficient start or finish to their trip.
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FAQ
Gladstone Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Gladstone Airport is located in Gladstone, Australia (Oceania), at coordinates -23.870°, 151.220°.
- Its IATA code is GLT and its ICAO code is YGLA.
- Gladstone Airport serves Gladstone, Australia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Gladstone Airport operates on Australia/Brisbane local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Gladstone Airport sits at latitude -23.870° and longitude 151.220°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GLT. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GLT is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GLT on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 31 Aerodrome Road, Gladstone, Queensland, 4680, Australia, the phone number is +61 7 4977 8800, the official website is http://www.gladstoneairport.com.au/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Australia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.